MessagesMessage from
Director of Education
The Eastern School District is committed to providing safe and caring
learning environments for its 44,000 students.
This goal is supported by a strong team of education professionals who
challenge and develop each student to achieve their full potential.
The district’s focus on student achievement is evident in the Eastern
School Board’s ongoing strategic planning process, as well as in the goals and
objectives set out by individual schools in their school development
plans. The Board’s focus on strategic
planning will continue into the next school year as it engages with the public
on its future goals and direction.
This school report for the 2006/07 school year highlights the activities
of your school over the past year in achieving its stated goals. It provides an opportunity to review the
challenges, successes and opportunities for your school in providing
educational opportunities for students.
It also highlights how success can be achieved when teachers, parents
and community members work together in a supportive and collaborative manner.
I encourage you to review this school report and contemplate how you can
contribute to your school’s success, and to increased educational opportunity
for all students.
Dr. Darin T. King
CEO/Director of Education
Message from the Principal
Davis Elementary has been in the process of
implementing a plan to guide our school’s direction for the next 3-5 years.
This Annual School Report outlines our students’ achievements, programs and
services and the School Development Plan.
In 2005 - 2006 we completed an Internal Review where
we gathered information in four areas of the school environment: school
organization, leadership, teaching and learning, and climate and culture. The
information was gathered, recorded, and analyzed by reviewing: the school’s
actions and practices; student academic and achievement data; student, parent
and teacher survey results. The analysis of the data collected was used to
determine the future goals for our School Development Plan.
.
In 2006-2007 we identified two goals : Student
Achievement in Mathematics & Reading and Student Behavior to Create a Safe
and Caring School. We feel that we have been successful in striving to achieve
these goals but there are still areas we need to improve. This year we will be
undergoing an External Review of our school.
We are extremely pleased with the support we received
from our school community. I would like to commend the members of our school
development team for their commitment to our School Development Plan. We look
forward to moving forward with the goals outlined in our plan.
Eileen Anderson
PRINCIPAL
Message from the School Council Chair
Another school year has come to a close. As a School Council, we continue to make
positive improvements in developing a school which provides our children with
an opportunity to learn in a caring and enjoyable environment, one that is
committed to the students achieving their full potential. This achievement is a reflection of the
quality of the members of our school community, from the staff, the parents and
the students. We can all be proud of
what we have achieved and the goals and visions we have set for future years.
In order to continue to improve, and to maintain what
we have achieved, it is imperative that we all stay involved and do what we can
to make our school the best that it can be.
It is a challenge that can be met with the same enthusiasm and skill
that has been exhibited over the past several years by the members of our
school community.
Volunteers contribute greatly to the success of the
various programs and activities offered at Davis Elementary. On behalf of the school council, I would
like to extend a special thank you to all volunteers for their commitment to
the school and students over the past year in donating their time and efforts
for the various programs and activities, all of which could not have been
offered without your commitment and dedication.
There’s always a tinge of sadness at the end of the
school year as we must say goodbye and good luck to our grade five class. Thank you for all you’ve contributed to our
school. We know you will be great ambassadors
for St. Francis. We are extremely proud
of you and wish you continued success in the future.
In closing I wish the staff, students and parents of
Davis Elementary a Safe and Enjoyable summer and look forward to working with
you again in the fall to enrich the lives of our children.
Kelly Coombs
Chair Davis Elementary School Council
Overview of School
School Vision
Davis
Elementary School provides a safe, caring, and socially just environment that
promotes independence, creativity, wellness and lifelong learning. As a
community of learners we celebrate the
diversity of student learning and work collaboratively and cooperatively to
ensure academic excellence through exceptional teaching and a high level of
parental support.
Our School Community
Our
school, Davis Elementary, is part of the Eastern School
District which has schools with a total of 44,000 students and 3800 teachers and
support staff. The school currently has an enrolment of 309 students and offers Grades K - 5. This total includes 160 males and 140
females. There are 5 buses servicing our school. Approximately 80% of our students are bussed to our school from
within the catchment area of Carbonear and Freshwater.
Our
school has a total of 21 professional staff. This includes 19 full time teachers and 2 part time
teachers. The allocation includes: 16.31
regular teachers including 3 teachers who are mainly responsible for
Technology-Resource Based Learning, Music and Physical Education; 1 administration unit; 1 Criteria C/E
teacher; .65 part-time Guidance Counselor, and 2.04 Special Education personnel.
In addition to the staff based at the school, we have access to District Office
staff including: a speech-language pathologist, an itinerant teacher for the
hearing impaired, an itinerant teacher for the visually impaired, and an
educational psychologist. The school
also has: the services of a secretary for 35 hours a week; a full-time janitor
for 40 hours a week and a part time janitor for 17 .5 hours a week; two student
assistants for 28.75 hours a week, one for 25 hours a week, one for 20 hours
per week and one for 17.5 hours a week.
Programs Provided
Our school offers the entire provincially prescribed curriculum in Kindergarten through Grade 5. French is offered in Grades 3-5. Physical Education, Technology, Resource Based Learning and Music are offered to all students. Choir is offered to Grades 1-5. Kinderstart is offered to pre-school children to allow an easier transition to school. A Guidance Counselor is available three days weekly. Special Education services are provided to students depending on their needs.
Key Highlights/ Special Projects
Living Healthy Commotion
Davis
Elementary participated in the province-wide initiative, Living Healthy
Commotions! We planned many
nutrition and fitness activities for the day which focused on “Healthy Active
Living”. Fitness blasts, healthy food
lessons, Healthy Living Bingo and a dance involving the entire school were some
of the highlights.Between sessions teachers taught the nutritional and fitness outcomes of
their Health programs. During lunch Traditional
Meals and Snacks provided nutritious food snacks for students to sample and
displayed a variety of fruits and vegetables. The day was very successful and
last year our school was one of the first schools to host this type of learning
experience.
As
part of the Living Healthy Commotion, the students took part in the Terry Fox
Run and raised over $500 for this worthwhile cause while learning about this
courageous Canadian.
Avalanche rescue races, snow
sculptures, buried snow treasure and hot chocolate were some of the activities
that K-5 students participated in with their teachers during a Winter
Carnival. The festivities ended with a
Valentine’s dance.
School Sports
This year after school sports
(Soccer, Basketball and Hockey) was offered to Grades 4 and 5 students. It was
held on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. The students were divided into four
teams. A round robin was played with playoffs and finals. Medals were presented
to the first and second place teams. The other teams were given ribbons and
participant ribbons.
Grade 3, 4 and 5 students
participated in two Cross-Country running meets this year; one at the Torbay
Recreation Complex and another at the Carbonear Recreation Complex.
In December students attended
skating sessions at the SW Moores Stadium.
Davis Grade 5 students
attended a floor hockey and Speed Stacks day at Harbour Grace Primary. It gave
the students an opportunity to meet their peers from Harbour Grace.
We received a $1000 grant from
the Provincial Wellness Coalition which we used to purchase Speed Stacks and
stop watches.
Sports Day was held on June 15
at the Recreation Complex. There were a
variety of activities. Participant and award ribbons were presented.
Music
In
the fall Davis Elementary received a $10,000 BAND- AID grant from CARAS to
begin a Grade 5 Concert Band. Additional funds were raised to purchase band
stands, a base drum stand and music books. The Folk Arts Council held a dance
in December raising $500 to support the Music program. Two periods were
scheduled weekly and the students practised on Thursdays after school. They
performed at the Easter Assembly, Volunteer Social, and Spring Concerts. For
the first time students have received band training before transferring to St.
Francis.
Students
in our classroom choirs (Grades 1-5) and the Chamber Choir participated in the
Kiwanis Music Festival wearing their blue choir shirts with the Davis Dolphin
crest. They all sang beautifully and looked very professional. Our Grade 5Y
Recorder Group was invited to perform at the Grand Concert and they received an
award.
Our
Grade 5 Chamber Choir held practices during lunch hour and Tuesdays after
school. They performed at various school events throughout the year.
Our
classroom choirs visited the old age homes. At Halloween the Grade 1 students
visited the Harbour Lodge Home. At Christmas Grade 3 students visited the
Interfaith Home and the Harbor Lodge Home. We feel that this is a valuable
experience for our students and for the elderly people. It helps our students
appreciate and understand older people.
At
Christmas our Grade 4 students were invited to the Tree Lighting ceremony at
the Civic Center.
Students
in Grades 1- 5 participated in the Christmas musical, “ I Need A Christmas
Vacation.” Because of the tremendous parental support we had to have the
concert two nights to ensure that each child participated and parents could
come to watch.
Before
Christmas we had a Christmas Sing-a-Long in the gym. It was a joyous time for
staff and students. Grade 5 students acted out “The Mummer’s Song.”
All students in Grades 1-5 performed at the Spring Concerts held on May
23 and 24.The Primary students performed “It’s Raining Cats and dogs,” and the
Elementary students performed “Spring Is here.”
Students
in Grades 1-5 celebrated Music Monday by walking to the Civic Center to perform
this year’s song “Our Song.”
Tutoring For Tuition
Two
students from Carbonear Collegiate tutored students in Grades 1-5 for one hour
daily from Monday to Friday.
Partnerships
This
year our school has continued to receive tremendous community support from
Memorial University, churches, businesses and organizations.
Memorial
University’s Department of Education placed a student intern with a Grade 2
teacher this year. Another student was placed for Observation Days, one day
weekly. We welcomed the opportunity to support the learning experiences of our
future teachers.
Grade
5 students participated in the RCMP DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
program. Each Wednesday afternoon for eight weeks Constable Penney instructed
the students.On June 12 the students had a Graduation celebration where the
students were each presented with pins, certificates and a DARE tee shirt.
Funding for the celebration awards was provided by the school. $200 came from
funding the school received from the Grade 5 participation in a smoking survey
sponsored by MUN and conducted by Ms. Betty Wells.
Aliant
Pioneers has provided Davis Elementary with school computers.
Kids
Eat Smart Foundation provided us with a
matching grant of $334 to operate our Breakfast Program and $415.45
to support a fruit and vegetable day.
North
Atlantic supported our Breakfast Program by providing an employee who served
breakfast one day weekly.
WalMart
sent volunteers once weekly to serve breakfast.
We
received $334 from The Masonic Golf Tournament to support our Breakfast
Program.
Bethany
United Church donated $200.00 to our Breakfast Program.
The
Conception Bay Folk Art Association raised $500.00 to support our Breakfast
Program and $500.00 to support our band.
Kiwanis
Club continues to let us store and use its choir risers year round.
Dominion
supported the school by allowing us to receive funds through its receipt
program. This year we received $600.69.
We
share the profits of our recycling program
50/50. We have received $1460.42
profit this year. Without this worthwhile initiative we would have a lot
more garbage in our environment. It is nice to see our recyclables providing us
with funding.
Technology
Our
hall monitor located near the office helps us showcase many scanned pictures of
our student activities. We are also using our PC Viewer for classroom
instruction and for public presentations like our Kindergarten Graduation slide
show.
Field Trips
Our
students had the opportunity to participate in a variety of field trips this year.
On
June 12 Kindergartens visited Salmonier
Nature Park.
Grade
1 students visited Earle’s Riding Horses on June 7.
Grade
2 students went to Camp Mccarthy for a Nutrition Day.
Grade
3 students went swimming and to a movie on June 19.
Grade
4 students visited the Geo Center and the Mosque on June 12.
Grade
5 students visited St. Francis on May 7 to tour the school and discuss the
French program. On June 11 they went to Harbour Grace Primary for activities
and toured the greenhouse at St. Francis. On June 19 they went swimming and to
a movie.
Volunteers
This
year we had dedicated volunteers who assisted with the Breakfast Program,
Microwave Program and the library. Many parents also assisted in individual
classrooms preparing for concerts, Kindergarten Graduation, art activities,
sports events, field trips etc. We are very lucky to have so many people who are
willing to volunteer and help the students and teachers.
On
May 17 we hosted a Volunteer Social in the afternoon to celebrate our dedicated
volunteers. A lunch was served and the Chamber Choir and Grade 5 Band provided
entertainment. Students created book marks and large thank- you cards for the
volunteers and our Co-ordinators were presented with gifts.
Communication
We
have tried to keep everyone informed of events at the school through radio
announcements, PA announcements, memos, School Council meetings and monthly
newsletters. We are pleased to see parents still submitting Student
Accomplishments for publication in the newsletter.
Student Incentives
This
year we continued to announce student and staff birthdays daily and provide a
student birthday prize box. We also provided tooth storage necklaces for
students. We promoted Healthy Living through the School Milk Foundation prize
draws as well as encouraging students to eat more fruit. We discouraged
students from bringing fatty foods or soft drinks.
Assemblies
Through
our concerts and assemblies we promote
public speaking in our students by including as many students as possible. Each
assembly is hosted by a particular grade and they design the program and the
performances. Students have an opportunity to participate in choral singing as
well as perform individual musical selections on the piano, guitar, etc.
Assemblies sometimes include dramatical performances. They provide an
opportunity for students to develop and demonstrate their leadership skills.
The following student assemblies occurred this year: Thanksgiving Day (K-2
organized by Grade 1 students, 3-5 organized by Grade 3 students); Remembrance
Day (K-2 organized by Grade 2 students,
3-5 organized by Grade 5 students);
Easter Church Service (K-5 organized by Grade 4 students).
Other Activities We Participated In:
Donations
In
October we raised $500.00 for the
Trinity Conception Health Foundation. In February we raised $343.71 for the
Janeway . In May the staff contributed to the Special Olympics Jean Day. We
also collected food donations for the St. Vincent de Paul Society at
Thanksgiving and at Christmas.
Fire Prevention Poster Contest
Students
in Grades K-5 created posters which were judged. The winners from each grade
level were treated by the Fire Department to a lunch at A & W.
Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Contests
Students
in Grades 1-3 and 4-5 took part in poetry, essay and poster contests. The
winners received awards at a special award’s ceremony sponsored by the Royal
Canadian Legion Branch 23.
Pancake Day
On
February 28 parent volunteers served pancakes and milk to the entire student
body and staff. It was delicious!
Book Fair
In
February we raised $1479.15 to purchase
books and supplies. Local businesses donated $300.00 of this money.
Fundraisers
We
had two card fundraisers (Christmas cards and All Occasion cards) which raised
approximately $5926.12 . Students had the opportunity to win a variety of
prizes. We also sold fish and raised $695.00.
Kindergarten Graduation
The
Kindergarten teachers organized a wonderful Kindergarten Graduation with the
assistance of the Music teacher. The technology teacher created a delightful
slide show capturing the Kindergarten activities throughout the year.
Public Speaking
This
year we held our first Public Speaking Contest for students in Grades 4 and 5.
It will become an annual event.
Grade 5 Year End Social
On
June 13 Grade 5 students had a school leaving
party at the school. It included
a lunch, a cake and a dance. Teachers and students enjoyed the event.
Other Activities
Kindergarten
100th Day of school and Winter Fun Day (sliding)
Kindergarten
Teddy Bear Picnic
Kindergarten
Circus
Grade
1 Penguin Research Project and a Penguin party
Grade
1 Insect Presentation
Grade
2 Robert Munch author study / Growing Pansies and Planting Lupins
Grade
3 Treasure Box presentation / Fogo Island project on-line/
Online
Corner Brook Project/ Grand Falls PenPal Letters
Grade
5 French Café
The
Great Canadian Mail Race
Learn
Not To Burn Posters
Crime
Prevention Contest
Winter
Carnival Slogan and Coloring Contest
Grade
4 NLTA Xmas Card Contest
Grade
4 Saudia Arabia Day
Grade
4 Sukkahs
Grade
4 Musical Instruments created during Science class and used in the Easter
church service.
Classroom
Show and Tell
Criterion-Referenced Tests
How
well students achieve the outcomes of various provincial programs is measured
using criterion- referenced tests (CRT’s).
Student performance is compared with what students are expected to
learn. This year students in Grade 3
were tested on Mathematics and Language Arts.
Each test was made up of subtests that focused on different parts of the
program.
Criterion Referenced Test - Language Arts
Process Writing*
Grade 3 (2007)
|
|
Percentage of Students Level 3 and Above |
Percentage of Students Level 4 and Above |
||||
|
|
Davis |
District |
Province |
Davis |
District |
Province |
|
Content |
75 |
79.1 |
80.9 |
25 |
27.2 |
27.3 |
|
Organization |
50 |
74.4 |
76.8 |
0 |
26.3 |
25.0 |
|
Sentence Fluency |
50 |
73.7 |
76.7 |
25 |
25.6 |
23.6 |
|
Voice |
50 |
74.7 |
73.7 |
0 |
24.4 |
24.1 |
|
Word Choice |
100 |
85.8 |
86.1 |
0 |
18.5 |
18.3 |
|
Conventions |
75 |
82.9 |
84.7 |
25 |
31.0 |
30.3 |
* Only a representative sample of students (a random 4
students) were selected to complete this portion of the test.
In
Process Writing Davis Elementary students scored higher than the District and
the Province on Word Choice at Level 3 and Above. Davis Elementary students scored less than the District and the
Province on Content, Organization, Sentence Fluency, Voice and Conventions at
Level 3 and Above and at Level 4 and Above. There were 0% who scored at Level 4
and Above on Content, Organization and Word Choice. This was a substantial decrease compared to 2006 CRT
scores. However, only a
representative sample was selected each year.
Criterion Referenced Test - Language Arts
Grade 3 (2007
|
|
Percentage of Students Level 3 and Above |
Percentage of Students Level 4 and Above |
||||
|
|
Davis |
District |
Province |
Davis |
District |
Province |
|
Poetic Reading |
63.7 |
67.1 |
65.8 |
18.2 |
15.2 |
14.6 |
|
Informational Reading |
56.8 |
76.8 |
74.4 |
13.6 |
18.7 |
17.0 |
|
Visual Reading |
31.9 |
45.7 |
42.6 |
13.7 |
9.0 |
8.3 |
|
Demand Writing |
59.6 |
75.9 |
74.5 |
14.9 |
19.8 |
18.2 |
|
Listening |
64.6 |
64.7 |
64.1 |
22.9 |
24.2 |
23.5 |
|
Speaking* |
80 |
86.5 |
85.7 |
0 |
29.8 |
29.2 |
*
Only a representative sample of students were selected to complete this portion
of the test.
Davis
Elementary students scored lower at Level 3 and Above than the District and the
Province in: Poetic Reading, Informational Reading, Visual Reading, Demand
Writing, Listening and Speaking. Compared
with 2006 scores there were increases.
However, there were also increases in the District and Provincial
scores. (See chart below.)
Criterion Referenced Test - Language Arts
Grade 3
Percentage Increase / Decrease Comparison Between 2006
and 2007 Scores
|
|
Percentage of Students Level 3 and Above |
Percentage of Students Level 4 and Above |
||||
|
|
Davis |
District |
Province |
Davis |
District |
Province |
|
Poetic Reading |
+18.2 |
+9.4 |
+9.7 |
+10.9 |
+1.1 |
+1.7 |
|
Informational Reading |
+10.6 |
+7.5 |
6.1 |
+3.9 |
-3.7 |
-3.5 |
|
Visual Reading |
+22.3 |
+1.6 |
-3.1 |
+11.8 |
-7.2 |
-8 |
|
Demand Writing |
-14.5 |
-8.4 |
-7.6 |
-9.2 |
-6.1 |
-5.5 |
|
Listening |
+5.9 |
-2.9 |
-1.8 |
+10.8 |
+5 |
+6.1 |
|
Speaking* |
+80 |
+3.3 |
+1.6 |
0 |
+.4 |
+.5 |
* Only a representative sample of students were
selected to complete this portion of the test.
Criterion Referenced Test - Mathematics
Grade 3 (2007)
|
|
Percentage of Students Level 3 and Above |
Percentage of Students Level 4 and Above |
||||
|
|
Davis |
District |
Province |
Davis |
District |
Province |
|
Reasoning |
39.6 |
44.2 |
43.6 |
16.7 |
12.0 |
12.0 |
|
Communication |
38.7 |
38.2 |
37.5 |
12.2 |
9.0 |
9.0 |
|
Connections and Representations |
33.4 |
36.1 |
36.3 |
14.6 |
8.7 |
9.0 |
|
Problem Solving |
41.6 |
51.7 |
51.9 |
20.8 |
14.3 |
14.7 |
|
Number Sense |
45.9 |
53.5 |
53.9 |
14.6 |
14.8 |
14.6 |
|
Place Value |
40.4 |
52.0 |
52.2 |
10.6 |
12.2 |
12.1 |
|
Measurement |
|
44.9 |
45.1 |
|
14.0 |
14.9 |
|
Geometry |
|
44.9 |
46.9 |
|
21.7 |
23.7 |
In
Mathematics Davis Elementary scored less than the Province and the District at
Level 3 and Above on Reasoning, Communication, Connections and Representations,
Problem Solving, Number Sense and Place Value.
However, there were more students scoring at Level 4 and Above on
Reasoning, Communications and Representations and Problem Solving. Compared to 2006 scores there were
increases. However, there were also
increases in the District and the Provincial Scores. See chart below.
Criterion Referenced Test - Mathematics
Grade 3 (2007)
Percentage Increase / Decrease Comparison Between 2006 and 2007 Scores
|
|
Percentage of Students Level 3 and Above |
Percentage of Students Level 4 and Above |
||||
|
|
Davis |
District |
Province |
Davis |
District |
Province |
|
Reasoning |
21.2 |
+16.4 |
+15.7 |
+10 |
+3.8 |
+4.4 |
|
Communication |
+20.3 |
+14.8 |
+14 |
+5.5 |
+2.1 |
+2.6 |
|
Connections and Representations |
+16.7 |
+10.6 |
+10.8 |
+7.9 |
+1.1 |
+1.7 |
|
Problem Solving |
+16.5 |
+17.1 |
+17.5 |
+12.4 |
+2.5 |
+3.6 |
|
Number Sense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Place Value |
+31.9 |
+7.5 |
+7.6 |
+8.9 |
+.2 |
-.1 |
|
Measurement |
|
+17.2 |
+18 |
|
+8.5 |
+9.6 |
|
Geometry |
|
+7 |
+8.2 |
|
+14.2 |
+16.3 |
School Growth & Development Plan
(Provincial School Development)
Last
year Davis Elementary developed a plan to help guide our school’s direction for
the next 3-5 years. In developing this plan we completed a school-wide Internal
Review based on provincially established criteria. The Internal Review was a
process of gathering information in four areas of the school environment:
school organization, leadership, teaching and learning, and climate and
culture. Information was gathered, recorded, and analysed by reviewing: the
school’s actions and practices; student academic and achievement data; student,
parent, and teacher survey results. Parents and students were randomly selected
to participate. The Internal Review helped us establish our present School
Growth and Development Plan.
This
year we focussed on two goals :
1. (To maintain a school
culture that fosters a safe, caring & collaborative learning environment.)
Professional
Development was received on Positive Behavioral Supports and Respectful
Workplaces. In May a Bullying Information Session was held for parents. A Code
of Conduct was established for Davis Elementary and we are in the process of
having signs created to be displayed
throughout the school. The Leadership Team chaired staff committees to create
lesson plans to teach the Code of Conduct. To date lesson plans have been
formulated for the classroom, the hallways, the playground, the bus and the
lunchroom. All students in Grades 1-5 have received the lesson on the lunchroom
rules. We will continue to teach the Code of Conduct and consistently reinforce
it daily by providing Positive Behavioral Awards. A Safe, Caring and Socially
Just Policy has been drafted and will be adopted next year.
2. (To improve student learning
and achievement in Mathematics and Reading.)
Teachers in Grades 1 and 5 received Professional Development in Mathematics. The Grade 4 and 5 teachers collaborated with teachers from Harbour Grace Primary and St. Francis to develop a long range plan for teaching the outcomes in Grades 4 to 6. Grade 3 teachers reviewed the Criterion Referenced test results to improve future test results. Teachers purchased various resources such as levelled readers and novels to improve reading.
Report on Objectives from Previous Year 2005 - 2006
SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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Goal 1. To maintain a school culture that fosters a safe, caring & collaborative learning environment. |
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|
Objective 1.1Students will respect and appreciate differences in each other. |
Objective 1.2 Students, staff and parents will develop positive relationships in all school settings. |
Objective 1.3 Establish and adopt Safe,
Caring and Socially Just policies and Procedures. |
|
Evaluation 1.1.1 (completed) |
Evaluation 1.2.1 Discussions
were started. |
Evaluation 1.3.1 A partial draft of the
policy. |
|
Recommendations/Commendations
1.1.1 Create a Procedure Handbook of the Code of Conduct for staff. |
Recommendations/Commendations
1.2.1 Compile or purchase a
collection of literature to teach polite behavior. Create a video of proper
behavior. We will order bulletin
board displays and committees will be responsible for their display
throughout the year. During Term 1 the
administration will conduct K-2 assemblies and 3-5 assemblies. During September (Curriculum Night) the administration will inform the community of the initiatives. |
Recommendations/Commendations
1.3.1 |
|
Evaluation 1.1.2 Code of Conduct posters
have been designed and are in the process of being printed. |
Evaluation 1.2.2 (Completed) |
Evaluation 1.3.2 (Incomplete) |
|
Recommendations/Commendations 1.1.2 Display Code of Conduct in the entrance, corridors, office and gym. By the end of Term 1 provide a draft of the Code of Conduct as it will appear in the student agenda. |
Recommendations/Commendations
1.2.2 To have PD on Conflict
Resolution (Bill Tucker, etc.) |
Recommendations/Commendations
1.3.2 Completed |
|
Evaluation 1.1.3 The lessons have been developed for the Classroom Code of Conduct. |
Evaluation 1.2.3 (in progress) |
Evaluation 1.3.3 (Incomplete) |
|
Recommendations/Commendations
1.1.3 Include the classroom
Code of Conduct in the Procedure Handbook. Teach the classroom
lesson during the term. Reinforce the Classroom Code of Conduct daily. |
Recommendations/Commendations
1.2.3 Have a student of the
Week published on CHVO, Compass and Eastern District website. Explore a student produced newsletter or student generated slide shows for the Hallway TV monitor. |
Recommendations/Commendations
1.3.3 Complete it following 1.3.2. |
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Evaluation 1.1.4 Award criteria has been drafted and hallway awards have been purchased. |
Evaluation 1.2.4 Pictures have been displayed on the walls and on the hall monitor. |
Evaluation 1.3.4 (incomplete) |
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Recommendations/Commendations
1.1.4 In Term 1 present it to
the staff for feedback. |
Recommendations/
Commendations 1.2.4 Continue to display
pictures. Capture PBS in action. |
Recommendations /
Commendations 1.3.4 (Complete it following 1.3.3) |
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Evaluation 1.1.5 Lesson plans have been
developed for the lunchroom, playground, bus, hallways and classrooms. |
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Recommendations/Commendations
1.1.5 Term 1 the teachers will model lunchroom behaviour expectations. Term 1 the administration will reinforce lunchroom rules and positively reinforce the Code of Conduct. Term 1 the Hallway/Washroom Committee will model behaviours for staff. Term 1the teachers will model hallway behaviour. Term 1 the Bus Committee will model the games and role playing for teachers. By the end of Term 1 teachers will model the bus behaviours. |
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SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Report on Objectives from Previous Year 2005 - 2006
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Goal 2. To improve student learning and achievement in Mathematics and Reading. |
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Objective 2.1Students will improve in the area of Reading. |
Objective 2.2 Students will improve in the area of Number Operations, Number Concepts and Shape & Space in all strands. |
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Evaluation 2.1.1 Some classes did daily
silent reading this year. |
Evaluation 2.2.1 Grades 1, 5 and
Kindergarten teachers attended Math inservices. Bev Fitzpatrick completed
an inservice.. The Math Itinerant
visited classrooms to instruct Math classes. |
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Recommendations/Commendations
2.1.1 From 9:00 - 9:10 daily
all homeroom teachers will have silent reading. |
Recommendations/Commendations
2.2.1 Continue inservices
especially for Grades 2, 3, & 4. |
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Evaluation 2.1.2 Some classes did poetry
reading. |
Evaluation 2.2.2 (in process) |
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Recommendations/Commendations
2.1.2 Teachers will complete
one poetry unit. Teachers will regularly
read and discuss poetry with students. They will record on a chart when they
read to their students. |
Recommendations/Commendations
2.2.2 Teachers will use
Mathematical terms when instructing. |
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Evaluation 2.1.3 (in process) |
Evaluation 2.2.3 (in process) |
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Recommendations/Commendations
2.1.3 Teachers will develop
strategies for using visuals across the curriculum. |
Recommendations/Commendations
2.2.3 Teachers will display a Math Wall in each homeroom and use it regularly in their instruction. |
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Evaluation 2.1.4 (complete) |
Evaluation 2.2.4 (incomplete) |
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Recommendations/Commendations
2.1.5 Remove it. |
Evaluation 2.2.4 (Incomplete) |
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Evaluation 2.1.5 (In process) |
Evaluation 2.2.5 (In process) |
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Recommendations/Commendations 2.1.6 Read aloud should be recorded on a chart. |
Recommendations/Commendations
2.2.5 (Continue) |
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Evaluation 2.1.7 Grade 3 teachers and the
principal attended PD with the Department. Bev Fitzpatrick provided
inservices to staff. |
Evaluation 2.2.6 (completed) |
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Recommendations/
Commendations 2.1.7 Teachers will continue PD
on the Rubric and CAMET. Teachers will complete an
assessment using CAMET. Teachers will display samples of student Critical Responses. |
Recommendations /
Commendations 2.2.6 Teachers will use Math
Literature. Purchase Math Assessments to be used. |
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Evaluation 2.1 7 |
Evaluation 2.2.7 (In process) |
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Recommendations/Commendations
2.2.7 (Continue) |
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Evaluation 2.2.8 (In process) |
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Recommendations/Commendations
2.2.8 Use PRIME as a resource. |
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Evaluation 2.2.9 Used for review sheets and some classes forwarded outcomes. |
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Recommendations /
Commendations 2.2.9 Teachers will ensure that outcome sheets and review sheets are sent home by having them placed in the student exercises. |
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Evaluation 2.2.10 (completed) |
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Recommendations / Commendations
2.2.10 (continue) |
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Evaluation 2.2.11 Four new computers were received. |
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Recommendations /
Commendations 2.2.11 Upgrade classroom
computers. Purchase math software. |
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ACTION
TEAM SUMMARY REPORT TEMPLATE
School
Development Plan 2006 - 2009
Team
Chair: Ms. Eileen Anderson, Principal
Leadership
Team Members: K. Bishop, P. Jayne, I. Carter, Y. Kendall
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Goal # 1: To maintain a school culture that fosters a safe, caring & collaborative learning environment by June 2008. |
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Objective 1.1: Students will respect and
appreciate differences in each other. |
Objective 1.2: Students, staff and parents will develop positive relationships in all school settings. |
Objective 1.3: Establish and adopt Safe, Caring and Socially Just Policies and Procedures. |
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Indicators of Success: A decrease in the number of Student Conduct reports. |
Indicators of Success: The degree to which the Code of Conduct is followed. |
Indicators of Success: The policy will be adopted and available in student agendas. |
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Strategies: 1.1.1 Create a Procedure Handbook of the Code of Conduct
for staff. 1.1.2 Teach & display a school-wide Code of Conduct.
Consistently reinforce it daily. Display the Code of Conduct in the
entrances, office and gym. By the end of Term 1 provide a draft of the Code of
Conduct as it will appear in the Student Agenda. 1.1.3 Teach & display a classroom Code of Conduct
daily. Consistently reinforce it. Include it in the Procedure Handbook. Teach
the classroom lesson during Term 1. 1.1.4 In Term 1 present the positive behavioral supports
(PBS)- (student awards) to the staff for feedback and begin implementation. 1.1.5 Model, role-play, and observe examples of positive behaviors in the lunchroom, playground, bus, hallways and classrooms. Term 1 the administration will reinforce lunchroom rules and positively reinforce the Code of Conduct.Term 1 the teachers will model lunchroom behavior expectations. In Term 1 the Hallway/Washroom Committee will model behaviors for staff. Term 1 teachers will model hallway behaviors. Term 1 teachers will reinforce hallway behavior. Term 1 the Bus Committee will model the games and role playing for teachers. By the end of Term 1 teachers will model the bus behaviors. |
Strategies: 1.2.1 Teach and approach proper manners and polite
behavior through presentations, assemblies, video, books, role-playing, etc.
Compile or purchase a collection of literature to teach polite behavior.
Create a video of proper behavior. Bulletin board displays will be ordered
and committees will be responsible for their display throughout the year.
During Term 1 the administration will conduct K-2 assemblies and a 3-5 assemblies. During Curriculum night
the administration will inform the community of the initiatives. 1.2.2 Teachers will participate in inservice on Conflict
Resolution and Safe and Caring Schools. 1.2.3 Develop Positive Behavioral Supports. Have a Student
of the Week published on CHVO, the Compass and Eastern District website.
Explore a student produced newsletter or student generated slide shows for
the Hallway TV monitor. 1.2.4 Continue to display Positive Behavior pictures of
students, staff & parents.Capture PBS in action. 1.2.5 Promote in newletters and public presentations the rationale for all members of the school community to follow the Code of Conduct . |
Strategies: 1.3.1 To develop a Safe, Caring and Socially Just Policy
& Procedure Handbook. Attach the Code of Conduct and Discipline Policy. 1.3.2 Review current Discipline Policy and decide if
revisions are needed. 1.3.3 To ensure the staff is familiar with the Safe,
Caring and Socially Just Policy & Procedures Handbook. 1.3.4 To present the Safe, Caring and Socially Just Policy
& Procedures Handbook to School Council. |
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Support Plan Summary |
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Financial 1.1.2 $600 (Signs) 1.1.4 $500 (Awards) 1.2.1 $500 (Literature/
Bulletin Displays) 1.2.4 $600 (Camera & Processing) |
Professional Development 1.2.2 Conflict Resolution 1.2.2 Safe & Caring Schools |
Communication
1.1.4/1.1.5/1.3.3 Staff Meetings 1.1.2/1.1.3/1.2.4 Posters & Pictures 1.2.5/1.34 School Council 1.2.3/1.2.5
Meetings 1.2.5 Newsletters 1.1.2/1.1.3 PA 1.1.2/1.1.3/1.1.5Classrooms 1.1.5/1.2.1/1.2.5Assembly 1.2.1 Curriculum Night |
Time Allocation 1.22 Bank Days |
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Goal # 2: To improve student learning and achievement in Mathematics and Reading by June 2008. |
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Objective 2.1: By June 2008 students will
improve in the area of Reading. |
Objective 2.2: By June 2008 students will improve in the area of Number Operations, Number Concepts and Shape & Space in all strands. |
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Indicators of Success: Improved scores on internal and external assessments, observations and anecdotal records. |
Indicators of Success: Improved scores on internal and external assessments. |
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Strategies: 2.1.1 Have daily silent reading in each homeroom from 9:00
- 9:10 daily. 2.1.2 Teachers will complete one poetry unit and regularly
read & discuss poetry. They will record on a chart the title and the date
of the reading. 2.1.3 Focus on a visual cross curricular approach.
Teachers will develop strategies for using visuals across the curriculum. 2.1.4 Use all genres for reading out loud. 2.15 Complete activities that promote critical responses
to reading. Read aloud should be recorded on a chart. 2.1.6 Teachers will continue PD on the Rubric and CAMET.
Teachers will display samples of Student Critical Responses. 2.1.7 Promote school wide reading activities.( celebrate
an author, have visiting readers from the community, Freeze-a- read, awards
for the class that reads the most books, etc. |
Strategies: 2.2.1 Provide professional development for teachers using
Math rubrics and exemplars on instructional and assessment tools. (peer
teaching at staff meetings & other inservices) 2.2.2 Teachers will use proper Mathematical terms when instructing. 2.2.3 Teachers will display a Math Word Wall in each homeroom and use it regularly in their
instruction. 2.2.4 Periodically highlight Math work on classroom walls. 2.2.5 Use more writing in Mathematics as a way of
assessing students understanding of different processes. 2.2.6 Teachers will use Math literature. Math assessments
will be purchased and used. 2.2.7 Ensure unit tests have questions worded similar to
CRT questions. 2.2.8 Continue to implement PRIME as a resource. 2.2.9 Teachers will ensure that outcome sheets and review
sheets are sent home by having them placed in the student exercises. 2.2.10 Teachers submit Long Range Plans. 2.2.11 Upgrade computers and purchase software. |
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Support Plan Summary |
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Financial 2.1.7 Reading Awards ($500) 2.2.6 Math Assessments
($1000) 2.2.11 Computers ($2000) 2.2.6/ 2.2.11 Math Software
& Literature ($1000) |
Professional Development 2.1.6/2.2.1 Rubric 2.1.6 CAMET 2.1.6 Critical Responses 2.2.1 Exemplars |
Communication staff meetings grade level meetings parent meetings 2.2.9
newsletters/memos2.1.2/2.1.3/2.1.4/2.1.5/2.2.1/2.2.2/2.2.3/2.2.4/2.2.5/2.2.6/2.2.7/2.2.8/2.2.9
classroom PA 2.17/ 2.2.1
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Time Allocation 1 Day (September) External Review 1 Day (October) District Sessions 1 Day (November) Family Day 1 Day (January) External Review 1 Day (June) Review and
Update Plan |
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